HeyRuaHow to say “poppy” in Irish
- Irish:
- poipín
- English:
- poppy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “pep-EEN” /pˠɛˈpʲiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- poipíní (poppies)
- Genitive singular:
- poipín, an phoipín (e.g. dath an phoipín, the colour of the poppy)
- Genitive plural:
- poipíní, na bpoipíní (e.g. páirc na bpoipíní, the poppy field)
What does “poipín” mean?
- poppy
- A plant with large delicate flowers, usually bright red, often seen in fields.Also: red poppy, poppy flower, corn poppy.
“Poipín” with the article
The plural of poppy in Irish is poipíní. Here is poipín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Poipín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using poipín, the Irish word for poppy.
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Poppy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for poppy?
The Irish for poppy is poipín (pronounced “pep-EEN”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is poipíní.
How do you pronounce poipín in Irish?
Poipín is said like “pep-EEN” (IPA /pˠɛˈpʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of poppy in Irish?
The plural of poipín is poipíní; with the article, na poipíní means “the poppies”. The genitive plural is poipíní, as in páirc na bpoipíní (the poppy field).
Why does poipín change to phoipín or bpoipín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) poipín becomes mo phoipín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpoipín (eclipsis).
Is poipín the word used for remembrance poppies?
Yes, poipín is the ordinary word for the flower, and the same word is used for the poppy worn in remembrance.
